Med Term Chapter 8 9 11

Which of the following conditions results from hyposecretion of the thyroid gland in an adult? A) myxedema B) pheochromocytoma C) tetany D) ketoacidosis

A) myxedema

Calcitonin works to: A) regulate calcium levels in the body B) regulate the body's metabolic rate C) regulate sodium levels in the body D) regulate glucose levels in the body

A) regulate calcium levels in the body

In a cystocele, the bladder bulges into the: A) vagina B) urethra C) kidney D) colon

A) vagina

A medical term that means adrenal gland disease is

ADRENALOPATHY OR ADRENOPATHY

Which of the following abbreviations does NOT stand for a hormone? A) PTH B) DM C) ACTH D) TSH

B) DM

21) Which abbreviation stands for a lab test? A) n&v B) O&P C) IBS D) UGI

B) O&P

The function of the gallbladder is to store: A) amylase B) bile C) glucose D) buffers

B) bile

Which of the following surgical procedures would treat stones in the digestive system? A) diverticulectomy B) choledocholithotripsy C) hernioplasty D) exploratory laparotomy

B) choledocholithotripsy

Which of the following conditions is characterized by arrested physical and mental development? A) acromegaly B) cretinism C) dwarfism D) gigantism

B) cretinism

A partial or complete set of artificial teeth is called a(n): A) crown B) denture C) implant D) bridge

B) denture

Gynecomastia is the: A) development of irregular menstrual periods B) development of breast tissue in a male C) development of an excessive amount of hair D) excessive growth of the body

B) development of breast tissue in a male

The medical term for frequent, watery bowel movements is: A) cachexia B) diarrhea C) hematochezia D) emesis

B) diarrhea

Which term refers to bulging eyeballs? A) hirsutism B) exophthalmos C) edema D) gynecomastia

B) exophthalmos

Which combining form is misspelled? A) pyel/o B) glomeral/o C) meat/o D) glycos/o

B) glomeral/o

Which condition allows red blood cells and protein to enter the filtrate? A) nephroptosis B) glomerulonephritis C) nephrolithiasis D) polycystic kidneys

B) glomerulonephritis

Graves' disease is caused by: A) hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex B) hypersecretion of the thyroid C) hyposecretion of the adrenal cortex D) hyposecretion of the thyroid

B) hypersecretion of the thyroid

Which of the following endocrine glands is the female gonad? A) thymus B) ovaries C) pineal D) pancreas

B) ovaries

Which of the following abbreviations stands for a pathological condition? A) FSH B) TSH C) DM D) ACTH

C) DM

Which X-ray would be used to visualize the gallbladder? A) upper GI series B) cholangiography C) IV cholecystography D) lower GI series

C) IV cholecystography

Which medication is used to treat nausea and vomiting? A) anorexiant B) antacid C) antiemetic D) laxativ

C) antiemetic

Which of the following medications has strong anti-inflammatory properties? A) insulin B) thyroid replace C) corticosteroids D) vasopressin

C) corticosteroids

Which of the following conditions is characterized by diarrhea, often with blood and mucus? A) diverticulitis B) volvulus C) dysentery D) Crohn's disease

C) dysentery

The medical term for vomiting is: A) ascites B) melena C) emesis D) cachexia

C) emesis

4) Which stage of urine production involves the removal of substances from the bloodstream? A) secretion B) excretion C) filtration D) reabsorption

C) filtration

Cushing's syndrome is caused by: A) hyposecretion of the thyroid gland B) hypersecretion of the thyroid gland C) hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex D) hyposecretion of the adrenal cortex

C) hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex

Addison's disease is caused by: A) hypersecretion of the thyroid gland B) hyposecretion of the thyroid gland C) hyposecretion of the adrenal cortex D) hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex

C) hyposecretion of the adrenal cortex

Crohn's disease affects the: A) stomach B) common bile duct C) ileum D) duodenum

C) ileum

Which is NOT an organ of the urinary system? A) urethra B) kidney C) liver D) bladder

C) liver

Urine production takes place in the: A) bladder B) ureter C) nephrons D) renal pelvis

C) nephrons

Which condition is commonly called a floating kidney? A) nephrolithiasis B) nephrotic syndrome C) nephroptosis D) nephromegaly

C) nephroptosis

Thyroxine and triiodothyronine work to: A) regulate glucose levels in the body B) regulate calcium levels in the body C) regulate the body's metabolic rate D) regulate sodium levels in the body

C) regulate the body's metabolic rate

A patient with nephrolithiasis is suffering from: A) cancer B) an infection C) stones D) renal failure

C) stones

Which of the following medications is used to control diabetes insipidus? A) corticosteroids B) thyroid replacement hormone C) vasopressin D) insulin

C) vasopressin

The twisting of the colon on itself is called: A) hemorrhoids B) intussusception C) volvulus D) hiatal hernia

C) volvulus

The medical term that means pain of the gallbladder

CHOLECYSTALGIA

A medical term that means pertaining to the colon and rectum is

COLORECTAL

Which of the following terms is a symptom of adrenal feminization? A) hirsutism B) edema C) exophthalmos D) Gynecomastia

D) Gynecomastia

Which of the following conditions is caused by hypersecretion of parathyroid hormone? A) Graves' disease B) Hashimoto's disease C) Addison's disease D) Recklinghausen disease

D) Recklinghausen disease

Which abbreviation stands for an X-ray? A) NG B) PO C) NPO D) UGI

D) UGI

________ is feeling the need to urinate immediately. A) Stricture B) Frequency C) Micturition D) Urgency

D) Urgency

Which of the following conditions is characterized by an enlargement of the bones of the head and extremities? A) dwarfism B) cretinism C) gigantism D) acromegaly

D) acromegaly

Which of the following conditions occurs when there is an increase in estrogen secretion by the adrenal cortex of men? A) pheochromocytoma B) adrenal virilism C) Addison's disease D) adrenal feminization

D) adrenal feminization

In homeostasis, the kidney regulates the: A) pH B) amount of water in the body C) levels of electrolytes D) all of the above

D) all of the above

Which is an accessory organ of the digestive system? A) salivary gland B) pancreas C) liver D) all of the above

D) all of the above

Which molecule is an electrolyte? A) Na+ B) Cl- C) K+ D) all of the above

D) all of the above

Which term means releasing urine from the body? A) voiding B) micturition C) urination D) all of the above

D) all of the above

Peptic ulcer disease occurs in the: A) stomach B) duodenum C) colon D) both A and B

D) both A and B

The pancreas secretes: A) enzymes B) bile C) buffers D) both A and C

D) both A and C

Which is NOT a function of the digestive system? A) eliminate solid waste B) digest food C) absorb nutrients D) distribute nutrients

D) distribute nutrients

The correct order of the three sections of the small intestine is: A) ileum, jejunum, duodenum B) jejunum, duodenum, ileum C) duodenum, ileum, jejunum D) duodenum, jejunum, ileum

D) duodenum, jejunum, ileum

Which of the following conditions is characterized by being abnormally short in height? A) gigantism B) cretinism C) acromegaly D) dwarfism

D) dwarfism

Diabetes insipidus is caused by: A) insufficient thyroid hormone B) excessive thyroid hormone C) excessive antidiuretic hormone D) insufficient antidiuretic hormone

D) insufficient antidiuretic hormone

Cirrhosis is a general name for chronic disease of the: A) colon B) gallbladder C) pancreas D) liver

D) liver

Under normal circumstances, which substance should NOT be found in urine? A) blood B) albumin C) glucose D) none of the above (all of the above)

D) none of the above (all of the above)

Which stage of urine production involves returning water, nutrients, and electrolytes to the bloodstream? A) filtration B) excretion C) reabsorption D) secretion

D) secretion

The nerve irritability and muscle cramps that develop as a result of hypoparathyroidism is called: A) acromegaly B) cretinism C) myxedema D) tetany

D) tetany

A medical term that means pertaining to teeth is

DENTAL

A medical term that means condition of difficult or painful urination is

DYSURIA

A medical term that means pertaining to the small intestine is

ENTERIC

A medical term that means pertaining to the esophagus is

ESOPHAGEAL

The medical term that means pain of the stomach

GASTRALGIA

catheter

a flexible tube

IVP

a kidney X-ray

UTI

an infection

human growth hormone therapy

stimulates growth of skeleton

thyroid scan

diagnostic image made using radioactive iodine

oral hypoglycemic agent

lowers blood sugar level

FBS

measures amount of sugar in the bloodstream

RIA

measures levels of hormones in the bloodstream

The suffix that means pain is

-ALGIA

The suffix that means vomit is

-EMESIS

The suffix that means condition of the urine is

-URIA

Which abbreviation is a treatment for kidney stones? A) ESWL B) ARF C) UTI D) BUN

A) ESWL

Which of the following abbreviations stands for a diagnostic lab test? A) FBS B) DM C) TSH D) FSH

A) FBS

________ is a greater than normal occurrence of the urge to urinate, without an increase in the total daily volume of urine. A) Frequency B) Hesitancy C) Diuresis D) Enuresis

A) Frequency

The liver produces ________ to aid in digestion. A) bile B) chyme C) buffers D) amylase

A) bile

The appendix is a small structure off the end of the: A) cecum B) ileum C) sigmoid colon D) duodenum

A) cecum

Which of the following hormones is responsible for the regulation of the menstrual cycle? A) estrogen B) progesterone C) thyroxine D) both B and C

A) estrogen

An enlargement of the thyroid gland is called: A) goiter B) adenocarcinoma C) insulinoma D) myxedema

A) goiter

An inguinal hernia is found in the: A) groin B) liver C) navel D) stomach

A) groin

The stomach secretes: A) hydrochloric acid B) sulfuric acid C) saliva D) water

A) hydrochloric acid

Which procedure uses a nasogastric tube to wash out the stomach? A) lavage B) total parenteral nutrition C) gavage D) gastroscopy

A) lavage

Which medication is used to treat constipation? A) laxative B) antacid C) antiemetic D) anorexiant

A) laxative

The medical term that means vomiting blood is

HEMATEMESIS

The medical term that means vomiting excessively is

HYPEREMESIS

A medical term that means many (excessive) thirst is

POLYDIPSIA

A medical term that means condition of (too) much urine is

POLYURIA

A medical term that means condition of pus in the urine is

PYURIA

A medical term that means thymus tumor is

THYMOMA

A medical term that means surgical removal of the thyroid is

THYROIDECTOMY OR THYRECTOMY

A medical term that means abnormal condition of thyroid poisoning is

THYROIDOTOXICOSIS OR THYROTOXICOSIS

A medical term that means pertaining to the urethra is

URETHRAL

A medical term that means instrument to visually examine the urethra is

URETHROSCOPE

A medical term that means narrowing of the urethra is

URETHROSTENOSIS

A medical term that means pertaining to urine is

URINARY

BUN

blood test of kidney function

UA

chemical and physical examination of urine